150 Pet Names For Book Lovers Are you looking for a literary-inspired name for your new pet? If you are a fan of Jane Austen, Roald Dahl or Agatha Christie, look no further, I have found the perfect pet name for you. It could be a dog, cat, hamster or horse…they all need a great…
Irresponsible Dog Owners In my opinion, the majority of people are responsible dog owners but there is definitely a minority who are giving us all a bad name. The people who take their dogs to training classes, buy decent food and get their dogs neutered don’t make the headlines. However irresponsible dog owners who raise…
Gifts For Grieving Dog Owners When someone loses their dog it is so difficult to know what to say to them. The grief of losing a family pet is just as hard as losing a member of your family. However, people are expected to carry on working and getting on with daily tasks, even though…
How To House Train A Puppy Quickly and Simply When you welcome a new puppy to your home the chances are, he won’t be house trained. The first thing you will notice is that puppies urinate … A Lot!! Here are 10 simple steps to house train a puppy quickly. If you stick to the steps…
Overlooked Dogs In Rescue I haven’t written about dog rescue for a while and as it’s a subject close to my heart. I wanted to highlight the overlooked dogs in rescue shelters and share a poem I wrote about it. All dogs in rescue deserve a good home. However, some dogs get overlooked due to…
How To Make A Dog’s Coat Shine I love to see a dog with a glossy, shiny coat. I think it’s a sign that the dog is healthy and well cared for. Here is a list of the best ways to achieve this : Nutrition 1. A Good Quality Feeding Programme literally shines out from…
Through The Eyes Of A Dog Importance of Eye Contact In Dogs Have you noticed that some dogs are happy to make eye contact with their owner, whilst others are extremely wary of it? I noticed that my rescue dog, who is extremely anxious was always reluctant to look at me, even when I spoke…
Benefits of A Daily Routine For Your Dog Have you noticed that dogs are creatures of habit? They have inner clocks which tell them when it is time to be fed, walked or it’s time for bed. Any owner who accidentally lapses from this daily routine will be met by the infamous fixed stare of…
What Are The Benefits Of A Dog Harness? Have you noticed that many dogs wear a harness when out walking? Here we take a look at the benefits of a dog harness and how it differs from a normal lead and collar. As well as looking great the harness can make your dog walking stress-free…
Heat Stroke in Dogs Symptoms and Prevention When outside temperatures are high it is important to keep a watchful eye on our dogs. This includes looking out for the symptoms of heat stroke in dogs and also ways to prevent it. When we feel hot and sticky just imagine how it feels to be wearing…